Apply on Employer Site

JC Ford Company · 1 day ago

ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS ENGINEER

Columbia, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

JC Ford Company is seeking an Electrical and Controls Engineer to join their team in Tennessee. The role involves designing, validating, and troubleshooting electrical and control systems for automated food processing lines, requiring collaboration with various engineering and operations staff throughout the production lifecycle.

IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Generation of electrical schematics, control panel layouts, IO lists, electrical bills of material, and P&ID diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical

Programming using Rockwell CompactLogix and development of HMI interfaces using PanelView

Design, verification and validation of safety circuits and programming of safety PLC’s

Design and implementation of networked systems

Troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and combustion control systems

Verification and validation of designs to assure compliance with product specifications, regulatory requirements, international standards, and best practices

Application of Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA)

Development of test procedures, conduct product testing, and validate for production

Development of Root Cause Analyses and Corrective Action Plans

Application of FMEA and Risk Analysis to mitigate product risk

Collaboration with electrical, controls and mechanical engineering team members to grow technical knowledge base and implement best practices

Recommendation of various technology options or approaches for system, process, facility, or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency, and cost

10-20% travel to domestic and international customer locations as needed to support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and upgrading of production lines and equipment

Collaboration with key suppliers to specify components that meet design requirements, diagnose, and resolve issues, and stay current with new technology and product advancements

Delivery of presentations on technical findings and project status to cross functional teams and management

Qualification

Electrical engineering principlesPLC programmingAutoCAD ElectricalHMI developmentRisk analysisFMEADetail orientationData analysisSpanish communicationTechnical writingProblem-solvingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

3+ years of progressive experience in product development in a fast-paced environment

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with a high level of autonomy

Must have solid technical writing and documentation skills

Ability to analyze complex data

Strong written and verbal language skills

Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, methodologies, and processes

Experience in automated machinery design and manufacturing

Effective problem-solving skills

Expertise in electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical

Knowledge and application of Ladder logic programming

Effective use of engineering processes such as ECR/ECN

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail orientation and analytical/problem solving skills

Must be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to achieve results with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment

Generation of electrical schematics, control panel layouts, IO lists, electrical bills of material, and P&ID diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical

Programming using Rockwell CompactLogix and development of HMI interfaces using PanelView

Design, verification and validation of safety circuits and programming of safety PLC's